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DURING THE CARNIVAL EXERCISE8 
the Street Cars of the Washington and Georgetowr 
Road will run from 9 o'clock A. M., until 5 o'clock! 
from the Capitol to the Navy Yard, and from the 1 
of 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue to Geolfl 
The 7th Street Branch of this line will run Cars 
from Pennsylvania Avenue to the Boundary, and 
from Pennsylvania Avenue, to the river front. $U 
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acres and fronts to the east and west. The erection of 
the Main Building was commenced in 1793: its inte- 
rior was destroyed by the British in 1814, and recon- 
structed the following year. On the 4th ofJuly,1851, 
the Corner Stone was laid for the extension of the Capitol 
by the addition of the North and South Wings. These 
wings are constructed of white marble, the main build- 
ing cf sand stone painted white. 

On the east front of the Capitol there are three porti- 
cos with broad flights of stone steps. The statuary 
upon the south block of the steps to the central portico 
represents Columbus holding in his out-stretched 
hand a globe, and an Indian maiden crouching by his 
side; that upon the north block, a Pioneer struggling 
with an Indian. 

Directly over this statuary, in the central pediment is 
a group of sculpture representing the Genius of Amer- 
ica. On this portico, and placed in the niches 
on the right and left of the entrance to the Kotunda, 
are the statues of Mars and Ceres, representing War 
and Peace. 

The Rotunda is a large circular hall in the centre 
of the main building, on the second floor. Adorning 
the walls are the following historical paintings. 
"Signing of the Declaration of Independence" "Surren- 
der of Burgoyne at Saratoga," "Surrender of Cornwallis 



at Yorktown," "Resignation of Washington as Comman- 
der in Chief of the Army," "Baptism of Pocahontas," 
"Embarkation of the Pilgrims," "Landing of Columbus," 
"De Soto's discovery of the Mississippi." These pictures 
cost the Government from eight to twenty-five thou- 
sand dollars each. Over the four doors leading from 
the Rotunda are representations in stone as follows : 
"Penn's Treaty with the Indians," "Landing of the 
the Pilgrims," "Rescue of CaptainJohn Smith by 
Pocahontas," "Conflict of Daniel Boone with the Indi- 
ans." This hall, wheu illuminated at night pres( nts a 
very brilliant appearance. The light is conveyed to 
the jets by electricity. It was the intention of Congress 
to place the remains of General Washington in a mau- 
soleum in the sub-basement under the Rotunda, but 
this project, however, was abandoned. Immediately 
over the Rotunda and forming its ceiling is the large 
and magnificent Dome of the Capitol. 

In the centre, and at the highest point of its interior, 
k a painting representing the progress of civilization 
ifi America. In 1856 the work of constructing the 
I> v *ie was begun. It is made of cast-iron, and crowned 
by u bronze statue of the " Goddess of Liberty," by 
Crawford. Directly under this statue is the large 
" La Uern," which gives a brilliant light at night, when 
illuni. iated, observable from every part of the city. 



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Access to all parts of the Dome is afforded by means of 
stairs constructed between its inner and outer shells, 
with platforms and galleries, from which the visitor 
obtains a fine view of the interior of the Rotunda, and 
of the city and its vicinity. The heighth of the Dome, 
including the statute, is 300 feet above the basement 
floor. 

The Congressional Library is located west of the 
Rotunda and on the same floor. Ifc contains about 
200,000 volumes and is fitted up with three stones ol 
book cases made accessible by galleries. There can be 
obtained a fine view of the city from the portico west 
of the Library. 

The United States Supreme Court Room is lo- 
cated north of the Rotunda, and. on the same floor. 
This chamber was formerly occupied by the Senate. 

South of the Rotunda, and on the same floor, is the 
Old House of Representatives. In this hall, is 
the celebrated marble statue of President Lincoln, by 
Vinnie Ream, costing $10,000. Over the north entrance 
is a statute representing "History," opposite this there 
is a colossal statue of "Liberty." and an American Ea- 
gle moulded from life. Under the south gallery of this 
hall are bronze doors ornamented with a representations 
of the "History of Columbus." i 

The Hall of The House of Representatives is 



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situated in the centre of the south wing of the Capitol, 
on the second floor, and is surrounded by a wide corri- 
der. The seats and desks of the members front south. 
and face the Speaker's chair. On either side, of the 
Speaker's chair are full length portraits of Wash- 
ington and LaFayette. The gallery of the hall can ac- 
commodate 1,200 persons, and is reached by broad 
flights of marble steps on the east and west sides. Up- 
on the wall at the western stair case is a magnificent 
painting representing "Western Emigration." The 
rooms in the South wing are used for the transaction 
of Congressional business, and are richly painted in 
fresco. The Speaker's Room, the Member's Retiring 
Room, (south of the House,) and the Agricultural Com- 
mittee Room being particularly worthy of notice. 

The Senate Chamber — On the second floor of the 
North Wing of the Capitol is the Senate Chamber. It 
has a corridor extending around it, and is constructed 
on a plan similar to that of the House of Representa- 
rives. On the east and west of the Chamber are flights 
of marble steps leading to the Gallery, which can seat 
about one thousand persons. On the wall at the west- 
ern stair case is a large painting representing " The 
Battle of Palo Alto." North of the Chamber are the 
President's and the Vice President's Room, also the Sen- 
ator's Retiring Room. The corridor east of the Senate 



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! mber leads to the north portico of the east front 
( pediment of which contains a group of thirteen, 

le figures representing the progress of civilization 

he United States. 
! ight is conducted to the Halls of the Senate and 

ase ot Representatives by means of skylights ; and 
[night they are illuminated by gas from jets placed 
>ween the skylights and the roofs, 
ita Court of Claims Rooms are on the basement 

>r in the main building, west front. 
Nearly the entire Capitol building is heated by 
am and ventilated with air supplied from large fans 
ven by two powerful engines located in the basement. 
[n the eastern park of the Capitol is a marble Statue 

Washington by Greenough. It rests upon a pe- 
3tal, bearing the inscription, " George Washington 
rst in War, First in Peace, First in the hearts of his 
luntrymen." 

The United States Coast Survey Office is on 
ew Jersey avenue, one square south of the Capitol. 
The Botanical Gardens occupy the reservation 
mth of Penn. Ave., from First to Sixth streets west, 
hese gardens have several fine conservatories and 
reen-houses, containing a large collection of native 
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The City Hall is located on Judiciary Square at 
the head of 4 1-2 street, two blocks nor f h of Perm. 
Ave. The two large halls in the centre of the building 
are used for the sessions of the Supreme, Circuit and 
Criminal Courts of the District. The east and west 
wings contain the offices of the Mayor and other cor- 
poration omcials, and also the Orphans and LevyCourt 
Booms. 

THE LINCOLN MONUMENT. 

The beautiful momuinent in front of the City Hall, 
was erected by the citizens of Washington. It is forty 
feet in heigh th, and constructed of white marble, 
crowned by a statue of President Lincoln. The statue 
represents Mr. Lincoln, at the time of the commence- 
ment of the rebellion, looking towards Congress for 
assistance in his efforts to preserve the Union, the sym- 
bol of which stands on his left. This monument 
and statue cost about $20,000, and was cut by Mr. 
Flannery, of Washington. 

The Jail. North of the City Hall, at the corner of 
4th and G streets, north west, is the county jail. 

Odd Fellows Hall is on 7th street west, between 
I) and E streets, north. On the second floor of this 
building, there is a large hall with ante-rooms. The 
rooms on the third floor are used for the meetings of 
several of the orders of Odd Fellows. 



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The Post Office Department is located on 7th 
Street, west, two squares north of Penn. Ave. and oc- 
cupies the block from 7th to 8th streets, wtsst, and B 
and F streets, north. The southern portion of the 
building is constructed of white marble, the northern 
of granite, and in the centre is a large yard. The main, 
entrance to the General Post Office is on B street. 
This office contains the rooms of the Postmaster Gene- 
ral, Assistant Postmaster General and the Sixth Audi- 
tor of the Treasury. On the north front the rooms are 
used for the transaction of business connected with the 

CITY POST OFFICE. 
The entrance to this ofliice is on F street,north, between 
7 th and 8 streets, west, where ample convenience is 
furnished for receiving and delivering the mails. Op- 
posite the north front of the Post Office is the 
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT OR PATENT OFFICE. 

This imposing structure is situated on the square 
extending from 7th to 9th streets, west, and F to G 
streets, north. It is 406 1-2 feet in length, and 275 
feet deep, constructed of white marble, with portico on 
the south,east,and west fronts,are approached by broad 
flights of stone steps. This is one of the most impor- 
tant and interesting buildings in the world, and . was 
erected out of funds derived from granting letters pat- 
ent. The model room of the Patent Office occupies the 



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entire upper floor. Here the models of thousands of pal) 
ents and improvements are preserved and exhibited? 

They are placed in glass cases which extend from th> 
floor to the ceiling, made accessible by stairs and plati 
forms- The first and second floors of the building 
contain the offices of the Secretary of the Interior, ani ; 
Commissioners of Pensions, Land and Indian Affairs* 

The Census Bureau, under the direction of this De^ 
partment, occupies a building near the corner of G anc 
8th streets, north west, and the Agricultural Bureau,ii| 
the Agricultural Building, on 13th street, west, neai 
Penn. Ave. 

THE MASONIC TEMPLE. 

This beautiful building is situated on the corner oi' 
9th and F streets, north west. It is built of brown 1 
stone, %nd has a spacious saloon on the second floor 
known as "Masonic Hall." The 3d and 4th floors 
are occupied by the Masonic Orders of the city. 

THE BUILDING OF THE YOUNG MEN'S 
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION- 

Is loeated on the corner of 9th and D streets, north 
west, one block north of Penn. Ave. This structure 
is admired for its architectural beauty and contains a 
lecture room, Free Pleading Rooms and a Gymnasium. 

On the second floor is Lincoln Hall: main entrance 
on D street. 



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!The large brick edifice on 10th street between E and 

streets North West, was formerly known as Ford's 
>ieatre. In this building on tho night of April 14th, 
'165, President Lincoln was shot and killed. This pro- 

^rty has been purchased by the Government and is 
taw occupied as The Surgeon General's Office. 
( On the third floor is one of the finest Museums of 
aiatomy in the world, containing specimens of all in- 
i.ries to, and abnormalties of the human body, together 
:ith skeletons of various animals, birds, &c. 

The State Department is located temporarily in 
le large brick building at the corner of 14th and S 
ifcreets, north west. This property is rented by the 
rovernment and belongs to the Washington City Or- 
)hanAs}lum. The street cars connected with the 
Washington and Georgetown R. R. pass this Depart- 
nent and run north to the Columbia College. 



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4£ street, near Perm. Ave. ; Unitarian, corner 6th 
and D streets, north west : Hebrew church, 8th street, 
between H and I streets, north west ; St. Pauls Eng- 
ish Lutheran, corner 11th and H streets, north west ; 
Methodist Protestant, 9th street, between E and F 
streets, north west ; Calvary Baptist, corner of 8th and 
H streets, north west ; First Congregational , corner of 
10th and G- streets, north west ; Church of the tpiphe- 
ny, (Episcopalian.) Gr street, between IS and 14 streets, 
north west ; Emanuel's Church. (Evangelical,) 6th 
street; between L and M streets, north west ; Second 
Adventist, Miller School House, H street, between 2d 
md 3d streets, north west ; Memorial, (Protestant 
Episcopal,) A street, between 2d and 3d streets, south 
east ; Orthodox Meeting House, (Friends.) 13th street, 
between R and S streets, north west ; New Jerusalem, 
(Swedenborgian,) north Capitol street, between B and 
C streets, north west; Christian Church meets in Su- 
\ preme Court Room, City Hall ; Spiritualists, Parkers 
Hall, Penn. Ave. between 6th and 7th street, north 
west 

COLORED CHURCHES. 

Baptist Church, ■ Gr street, between 6th and 7th 
streets, south west ; Catholic Church, 15th street, be- 
tween L and M streets, north west ; Episcopal, 23d 
street, between G and H streets, north west ; Metho* 
dist, corner of 11th andK streets north west ; Presby- 



terian, 15th street, between I and K streets,north west 

POLICE DEPARTMENT. 

The Police Force number 238 officers and men. 

Headquarters on Louisiana Ave. near 6th street, north 

west. The Police Court holds its sessions in a building 

on C street, between 4 1-2 and 6 th streets, north west, 

FIRE DEPARTMENT. 

The location of the several Steam Fire Engines are 

as follows : Union, No. 1, K street, near 17th street, 

north west. Franklin, No, 2, "Q. street, between 12th 

and 13 streets, north west. Columbia, No. 3, New 

Jersey Ave. near south wing of the Capitol. South 

Washington, No. 4, Virginia Ave. near 4 1-2 street. 

Hook and Ladder, No. 1, Massachusetts Ave. between 

Sixth and Seventh Streets north west. 

DAILY NEWSPAPERS. 
"Star/' corner Penn. Ave, and 11th street, north 
west. "Republican," corner 10th and D streets, 
north west. "Chronicle," 9th street between E and P 
streets, north west. "Patriot," D street, between 9th and 
10th streets norih west. "Globe," Penn. Ave. between 
3d and 41-2 streets, north, west. 

WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS. 
"Columbia and Washington Advertiser corner of 



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city of Washington, by the munificence of Mr. W. W. 
Corcoran, This edifice is dedicated to art, and com- 
pares in finish and adornment, with those of a similar 
character in any other city in this country. 

The War Department is located on 17th street 
west, near the corner of Penn. Ave. It is a large brick 
building containing four stories of rooms. These 
rooms are occupied by the Secretary of War and the 
principal officers conducting the business connected 
with this Department. Under the direction of the War 
Depariment, is the Paymaster General's Office, at the 
corner of 15th and F streets, north west, the, Quar- 
termaster General's Office, corner of 15th and G streets 
the Subsistence Dopartment, corner of 16 1-2 and H 
stieets, the Ordnance Department and Bureau of Mili- 
tary Justice, occupying rooms in Winder's building on 
17th street, and the Freedmens Bureau, on 7th street 
road, 1 1-2 miles north of Penn. Ave. 

The Navy Department is on 17th street, west, 
and occupies a building similar in construction to that 
of the War Department. In this building are the offi- 
ces of the Secretary of the Navy and the Bureaus of 
Navy Yards and Docks Construction, Equipment, and 
Repairs, Provisons and Clothing, Ordnance and Hy- 
drography, Medicine and Surgery. 

Winder's Building is located directly opposite the 
Navy Department, and contains the office of the Sec- 
ond Auditor of the Treasury, and several of the Bu- 



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reaus connected with the "War Department. 
THE EQUESTEIAN STATUE OF WASHINGTON. 
This statue occupies a space in the centre of a park 
called the "Circle" on Penn. Ave. near Georgetown. It 
was executed by Mr. Clarke Mills, and represents 
Washington leading his troops in a charge on the ene- 
mies batteries at the Battle of Princeton. 

THE UNITED STATES OBSERVATORY. 
The Observatory building is beautifully situated on 
the banks of the Potomac, near Georgetown. This 
Institution is a branch of the United States Naval 
Sevice, the principal duties assigned to it being the 
preparation of nautical charts, and the testing of the 
chronometers used by Government vessels. It has 
also contributed much to the advancement of the sci- 
euce of Astronomy, having several fine telescopes for 
taking observations, the largest, being fourteen feet in 
length, this, building contains a valuable library and 
many objects of interest 



THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT. 

The Monument to the memory of the "Father of 
his Country,'-' still unfinished, stands on the "Mall," 
south of Penn. Ave. near 14th street, west. The 
corner stone was laid on the 4th of July, 1848. The 
shaft is constructed of white marble, and when finish- 
ed will be 600 feet in height, surrounded at its base 
by a colonade 100 feet high, and 250 feet in diameter, 
consisting of 30 columns, encircled by an entablature 
and a balustrade. The interior wall will be decorated 
with blocks contributed by societies, city corporations, 
the several States and Foreign Nations. Means of as- 
cent are to be furnished by an iron stair case, and by 
machinery placed in the centre of the shaft. The 
edifice will be ornamented with statues of Washington 
and the signers of the Declaration of Independence, 
representations of the battles of the Eevolution, coats of 
arms of the different States, and various symbols and 
devices. 

The Agricultural Building is situated on the 
"Mall," south of Penn. Ave. between 12th and 14th 
streets, west. This edifice is built of brick, and hand- 
somely constructed. The grounds in front are artistic- 
ally arranged, and beautifully adorned with flower 
beds, fountains and vases. In the rear of the building 



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THE ARSENAL 
The buildings of the U. S. Arsenal are located on 
Greenleaf s Point,, at the foot of 4 1-2 street. This is 
an important establishment and has an extensive model 
armory. It is also a depot for receiving and shipping 
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is an extensive garden for the cultivation of fruit, 
grain, vegetables, &c. while on the west are several 
fine conservatories and green houses. The north door 
opens into a large hall. On the right of this hall is the 
library, and on the left the rooms occupied by the 
Commissioner of Agriculture. The Museum and seed 
rooms are located on the second and third floors. 

The Smithsonian Institute is situated on the 
"Mali," south of Penn. Ave. directly opposite 10th 
street, west. It is constructed of red freestone, and is 
447 feet in length, and 160 feet deep. The building 
has seven large towers, the highest of which reaches 
an elevation of about 150 feet. This institution is es- 
tablished "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge 
among men." Its founder, Mr. James Smith son, was 
a native of London, England. In the museum which 
occupies nearly the entire first floor, are numbers of 
curiosities and articles of special interest. The most 
prominent of these is the Ancient Sarcophagos which 
was brought to this country in 1839, from Beirut, in 
Syria. The institution also contains a library of valua- 
ble scientific works, and a laboratory of natural history 

The Armory is the large brick building at the cor- 
ner of B and 7th streets, south west. This building 
was erected by the Government, for the storage and 
preservation of ordnance and arms used by the Military 
of the District of Columbia. 



The Navy Yard is about one mile south east from 
the Capitol, at the terminus of the road of the Wash- 
ington and Georgetown street cars. The yard covers 
a space of nearly thiry-seven acre?, and contains a large 
ship house and extensile buildings for the manufac- 
ture of ordnance, and machinery for Government, 
vessels . 

The Alms House is located about a mile and a 
half east of the Capitol. It is a very extensive build- 
ing, and was established by the corporation of Wash- 
ington for charitable purposes, and for the confinement 
of persons committing petty oftenses. 

A short distance south of the Alms House is the 
CONGRESSIONAL CEMETEEY. 

This is the oldest cemetery in the District, and is 
beautifully located near the eastern branch of the Po- 
tomac. When a member of Congress dies, a small 
stone monument is erected by the Government m this 
yard to perpetuate his memory. 

The Insane Asylum is the imposing structure occu- 
pying an elevated site on the banks of the Potomac 
opposite the eastern secton of the city. This institu- 
tion was established by the Government for the humane 
care and curative treatment of the insane of the Army 



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and Navy, and of the District of Columbia, and affords 
ample accommodation for persons who need its as- 
sistance. 

The Government Printing Office is located at 
the corner of North Capitol and H streets. This is the 
largest printing office in the country. 

THE COLUMBIA INSTITUTION FOE THE 
DEAF, DUMB AND BLIND. 

This fine structure stands on Kendall Green, about 
one mile north east from the Capitol. It is built of 
granite and brown stone, and the lecture room, halls 
and dining rooms are nicely finished and ornamented. 
Visitors are admitted every week-day, (except Satur- 
day) from 9 to 3 o'clock. 

The Military Assylum, usually called the 'Old 
Soldiers Home," is situated three miles north ot the 
Capitol on an eminence commanding a beautiful and 
interesting view exceeding that from the Canitol dome. 
This building is erected for soldiers who have become 
enfeebled by age, wounds and desease and have no 
other home, Atax of 12 1-2 cents per month is levied on 
each soldier in thearmyasacontribution to its support. 
A short distance north of the building is a Cemetery 
handsome enclosed and beautifully adorned and here 
are deposited the remains of about 5,000 soldiers of 
the late war as well as the remains of veterans who 
died in the Asylum. 



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Howard University, formerly known as the. 
"Freedmens Bureau" is situated on the 7th street road 
about 1 1-2 miles north of Penn. Ave., accessible by 
the street cars of the W. & G. R. R. The University 
consists of eight buildings, containing a library, mus- 
eum, lecture rooms and gymnasium. The Freedmen's 
Bureau of the war Department is also located in these 
buildings. 



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CHARITABLE INSTUTIONS. 

There are many charitable institution)? in Washing- 
ton which provide comfortably for those unfortunates 
who require their assistance. Among the most promi- 
nent are The Ladies Christian Association buildings at 
the corner of fifth and E streets north, west ; Provi- 
dence Hospital, corner of second and D streets south 
east ; Washington City Orphan Asylum, I street be- 
tween second and third streets north west; St. Vincents 
Female Orphan Asylum, corner of H and 10th streets, 
north west ; St. Josephs Male Orphan Asylum, H street 
between 9th and 10th streets, north west ; Soldiers and 
Sailors Orphans Home, corner of 18th and G streets, 
north west ; St. Ann's Infant Orphan Asylum, corner 
of 24th and K streets,. north west; Columbia Dispen- 
sary, corner of Penn. Ave. and 25th streets, north, west; 
Columbia Hospital and Lying in Asyium corner of 
Penn. Ave. and 25th street, north w T est. 
CHURCHES. 
The number of churches within the limits of the 
city is about one hundred. A large porportion of 
these are handsomely constructed and elegantly finish- 
ed. The following are some of the principal churches 
and congregations of each denomination : 

Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal, corner of 4 1-2 
and C streets, north west; St, Aloysius, Catholic, cor- 
ner of north Capitol and I streets ; First Presbyterian, 



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THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT? 
This Stately edifice is situated on 15 th street, about 
one mile west of the Capitol. It exterds north, com- 
mencing at Penn. Ave. about 460 feet, being 260 feet 
deep and is constructed mostly of granite, having a 
potico on each of its four fronts, with massive stone 
steps. On the north, south, and west, the building 
is handsomely enclosed with iron railings, and the 
grounds are beautifully adorned with fountains and 
flower beds. In the interior of the building the prin- 
cipal object of interest is the magnificent Cash Room of 
the Treasurer'sGffice,located on the 2d floor in the north 
Wing. Under this room is the vaults of the Treasury 
for the safe keeping of Moneys belonging to the Gov- 
ernment. The entire upper floor of the building is 
used for the engraviug and printing of government Se- 
curities revenue Stamps &c The main building is oc- 
cupied by the offices of the First and Second Comptrol- 
lers, first and Third auditors, Commissioner of Customs 
and Statistical Bureau ; on the west front are the offices 
of the Secretary of the Treasury, Comptroller of the 
Currency, Fourth Auditor and Supervising Architect j 
in the north wing are the officers of the Treasurer U. S. 
and Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and in the 
South wing the office of the Fifth Auditor, Register, 
Solicitor, and Light House Board. The Second and 
Sixth Auditors officers, under direction of this Depart- 



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ment are located, the former in Winder's building c 

17th street, west, and the latter in the Post Office D 
partment. 

The Department of Justice, or Attorney Geno 
als Office, is on the second floor in the south wing 
tne Treasury Departrngnt. 

The President's PIouse is a short distance west 
the Treasury Department, on Penn. Ave. between 15i 
and 17th streets. It is 170 feet front, and 68 dee 
constructed of free stone and painted white. Tl 
spacious saloons on the first floor are furnished in tl 
richest style and are used on occasions of public recej 
tion. The rooms on the second floor, are occupied \ 
the President and family. Attached to the house ( 
the west, is a large conservatory and green houa 
and in the centre of the lawn on the north, is a bron: 
statue of President Jefferson. 

Opposite the north front of the Presidents House • 
LaFayette Square is the equestrian statue of Andre 
Jackson, Thi^ statue was cast by Clarke Mills, fro; 
cannon captured by General Jackson, and co 
the Government about $80,000. It is placed on 
pedestal of white marble and represents the Hero 
New Orleans, attired in full military uniform, seaty 
on a noble charger, saluting his army. 

THE CORCORAN ART BUILDING. 

This beautiful structure, situated pn the corner » 
Penn. Ave. and 17th street, is a contribution to tl 



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Louisiana Avenue and 7th street north west. "Grand 
Arm\ Journal," 1009 D street, north west. "National 
Era," 418 11th street north west. 

SUNDAY NEWSPAPERS 
"Chronicle;' 608 Penn. Ave. "Herald," D street, be- 
tween 9th and 10th streets, north west. "Gazette" 931 
D street. 




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GEORGETOWN. 

The city of Georgetown is a part of the District of 
Columbia, and is pleasantly situated on a range of 
hills west of Washington. On the summit of these 
hills an. extensive view is obtained of the surrounding 
country, the Potomac river, and of Washington with 
its magnificent Public Building and Parks. The George- 
town College is beautifully situated on the "Heights," 
and the Nunnery, or Convent of Visitation, on Fay- 
ette street. The Oak Hill Cemetery, at the head of 
Washington street, is one of the finest improved ceme- 
teries in the coufttry. The city also contains forty or 
fifty extensive flour mills. 

The Little Falls are three miles west of George- 
town. These falls have a descent of fifteen feet, and 
together with the surrounding hills and forest present 
the most exquisite scenery. 

About fifteen miles above Georgetown are the 
GREAT FALLS. Washington and Georgetown are 
supplied with water conducted from these falls by an 
immense aqueduct which passes over six bridges and 
through eleven tunnels. It is estimated that this 
aqueduct furnishse 36.000.000. gallons of water a day. 

Tae Arlington Cemetery is situated 1 1-2 miles 
south of Georgetown In this Cemetery are deposited 
he rema ins of over eighteen thousand Union Soldiers. 



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16,000 are buried, and their graves are marked 
by white head boards. The remains of those who 
could not be identified (numbering 2,111) have been 
placed in a vault twenty feel deep and thirty feet 
square. Over this vault a monument has been erected 
to perpetuate their memory. The monument is a solid 
block of granite eight feet square and six feet high, 
surmounted with a stack of cannon balls in the centre 
and four iron twelve pounders placed on each corner. 

The Cemetery is beautified and kept in good order 
and occupies two hundred acres of what was General 
R. E. Lee's estate. 

Mount Vernon is on the Potomac River 15 miles 
distant from Washington. This place was the home 
of the illnstrious Washington and here his sacred ashes 
are entombed. The Mansion contains the furniture 
used by Washington, the key to the Bastile presented 
to him by LaFayette, and many historical and family 
relics. His military uniform and camp chest are among 
the valuable and interesting relics preserved by the Gov 
eminent in the museum of the Patent Office. The 
remains of Washington are placed in the family vault 
located south of the mansion. This vault is built of free- 
stone and above its arch is the inscription: "Within 

THIS ENCLOSURE REST THE REMAINS OF GENERAL 

Washnigton. 'Several years ago Mount Vernon was 



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purchased by the Ladies, Mount Vernon Society and 
presented to the people of the United States. A steam- 
boat for the accommodation of visitors makes daily 
trips to Mount Vernon, leaving the foot of 7th street 

west. 

RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS 
A branch of the Baltimore and Ohio R. R. runs to 
Baltimore and connects with lines running north and 
west. Depot at corner of New Jersey Avenue and 
C street north. Cars leave the corner of Maryland 
Avenue and 6th street west every hour for Alexandria, 
and connect there with roads running south and south 
west. 
Steamboats leave the foot of 7 th street west every day 
for Aquia Creek, 55 milas below Washington, and 
connect at that point with cars running south and 
south west. Ferry boats leave the foot of 7th street 
west every hour for Alexandria, a city of considerable 
commercial importance situated six miles south of 
Washington. When the weather permits a line of 
steamers ply between Washington and Baltimore, also 
another line between Georgetown, Norfolk and New 
York. 



k NOTES OF INTEREST * ^^ 

Population, 1800; 14,093, 1810, 24,023; 1820, 33- 
039; 1830, 39,834; 1840, 43,712; 1850, 61,687; I860, 
75,115; 1870, 131,697. 

The above figures do not iuclude the thousands who 
reside in Washington during the sessions of Congress. 

The table shows that the resident population has 
nearly doubled within the last ten years. 

Most of the public buildings are open to visitors be- 
tween the hours of 9 a. m. and 3 p. m. every day, (Sun- 
day excepted.) 

The President receives business calls usually during 
the morning hours and also at other times when he is 
unengaged. 

Persons having business with the Departments can 
obtain interviews with the Secretaries thereof or the 
heads of the several Bureaus during business hours. 

The Departments are open for the transaction of 
business from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. 

The Congressional Library is open to the public from 
9 a. m. to 3 p. m. every day (except Sunday) during the 
sessions of Congress and three days each week during 
the recess. Persons are allowed the privilege of reading 
isuch books as they may select, but they are not per- 
mitted to take them from the Library. 



PROGRAMME OF THE CARNIVAL, 

February 20th and 21st 1871. 



The following programme has been obtained from the 
Carnival Committee and the Press. 

No Vehicles or Cars will be allowed on Penn. Avenue, 
between the Capitol and L5th Street, from 7 o'clock A.M. 
until midnight each day. 

Every conceivable device and decoration will be dis- 
played from windows, doors, house tops, at the cross 
streets, and on the GRAND TRIUMPHAL ARCH at 6tb 
Street. 

Each night the Avenue will be brilliantly illuminated; 
by an electric light shown from the dome of the Capitol.^ 
Calcium lights, elevated fire lights, each lamp post witfcj 
seven additional burners, and ten thousand Chinese laBl 
terns and pyramids will blaze along the Avenue, Thf 
adjacent Streets and Avenues will dazzle in their bright 
ness, and fireworks of all kinds and descriptions will bi 
displayed from different points. 

THE FIREWORKS have been prepared by Detwille 
of New York, and will be displayed each night fron 
various points on the Avenue, commencing at 7 o'clocki 
The following are the leading features in the programmi 
of fireworks, which is very long: 1st night— Bomb an< 
Rocket Salutes ; Egyptian Pyramid ; Star of America 
Fusilade of Rockets and Bombshells; Grand Tree c 
Liberty ; Jeweled Cross of Honor ; Representation c 
Washington on Horsoback; terminating with a gran 



ascension of flights of signal rockets. 2d night — Cross of 
Honor ; Original Yankee Windmill ; Fountain of Spark- 
ling Silver; Greek Fire Illumination; Cross of Diamonds; 
Revolving Sun; terminating with a grand Temple in honor 
of Washington, combining variegated fires detonating 
maroons, sun -cases, &c, the whole affair being over 100 
feet in length. 

The Militaiy Parade will consist of several regimental 
from New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore ; companies 
from the surrounding counties, and the United States 
troops and marines within the District. 

Then the civic display in which the societies, clubs, 
firemen, art associotions, trades unions, etc. will participate!. 

THE RACES. 

First Dat — Trotting single dash, one mile, horses to 
go to gentlemen's road wagon. 1st premium — all horses. 
Fine road wagon. 2d— all horses. Single gold-mounted har- 
ness. 3d — Horses which have never beaten three minutes 
in public. Fine robe for first and pair of blankets for second. 
4th— all horses. Set of gold-mounted harness — single. 5th — 
Double teams, both horses owned by one gentleman and 
known to have been driven together as a team from 
January 1st, 1871. Double set gold-mounted harness to 
first, and handsome robe and blankets to second. 

Second Day — Trotting same as first day except a fine 
whip only is given as a premium in each case^ After 
that, the best six-in-hand.- Handsome six-in-hand whip. 
2d — Best four-in-hand. Handsome four-in-hand whip. 3d — 
Best tandem team. Handsome tandem whip. 4th — Best 
privatefamily carriage. Handsome robe. 5th — Best gentle- 
men's saddle horse. Saddle and bridle. 6th — Best public 
iack and team. Handsome pair of blankets. 7th — Fastest 
irotting horse under saddle, combining syle and speed.. 
Saddle and bridle. 



The Tournament. 30 Knights entered. Starting point 
midway between 4| and 6th Streets* To take rings suc- 
cessively, the first at 6th Street and the others at inter- 
vals of fifty yards. 

Great Goat Race. Upwards of 100 goats entered. 
Prize — Handsome goat wagon and harness. 

One Mile Foot Race. 1st Prize — Silver Goblet; 2d — 
Silver Cup. 

300 Yard Foot Race. 1st Prize— Silver Goblet; 2d—- 
Silver Cup. 

Grand Sack Race. Distance 3 squares, over hurdles 
and ropes. 1st Prize — $30-. 2d— $20. 

Blindfold Wheelbarrow Race. Distance 300 yards. 
Prize — Barrel of Flour. 

Burlesque Tournament. Prize — Ham and Fixings. 
Grand Mule Race. Prize — $25. No one to ride their 
own mule. Last mule to take prize. 

Grand Velocipede Race. One mile. Prize— $25. 

The Carnival will close on Tuesday night with THE 
GREAT MASQUERADE, which will be the grandest and 
most novel and amusing exhibition ever witnessed in this 
country. 

Besides the foregoing programme, many new and in- 
teresting features will be introduced during the "Carnival 
Days". 

T he most perfect police arrangements have been made, | 
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PLAN OF THE CITY. 

The first object of interest that attracts the attent 
of strangers upon entering the city is the massive a 
lofty dome which rises above the Capitol buildii 
This magnificent edifice — the pride of every Americar 
is erected on the brow of an eminence, commanding 
extensive view and surrounded by a beautiful pa 
occupying a space of thirty acres, improved with ^£ 
trees, garden beds, and fountains. 

Pennsylvania Avenue (to be hereafter designated 
this book as Perm. Ave.) is the principal thorough!' 
of the city and is divided into three sections, runni 
from southeast to northwest. The first, or eastern s^ 
tion, commences at the eastern branch of the Potori 
river and extends to the Capitol ; the second, or cent 
section, begins at the west entrance to the Capitol p> 
and extends to the Treasury Department : the thhd' 
western section, commencing at Seventeenth street wi 
extends to Georgetown, All the streets running no 
and south cross this avenue. 

Commencing at the Capitol, the streets east and ^ 
of that point, which run north and south, are nunibe 



First, Second, Third, <Kc. The streets north and south 

iof the Capitol, which run east and west, are named 

I from the alphabet A, B, C, &c. In addition to these 

streets there are fifteen broad avenues, named after the 

ififteen original States, most of which radiate from the 

Capitol or President's House. The city extends south 

and east about two and a half miles, and northwest 

and southeast about four and a half miles. Rock creek 

'.eparates Washington and Georgetown, and the East- 

irn branch forms the eastern boundary — both these 

treams are tributaries of the Potomac river, which 

lows south from the city. 

The Street Cars of the Washington and Georgetown 

tailroad run through Penn. Ave. nearly its entire 

ingth. The fare over this route is five cents, and pas- 

mgers can procure transfers, without extra charge, at 

eventh street west, for the cars running South to the 

ver front, and north to the boundry. Transfers on 

ds road are also given at Fifteenth street west for the 

ftrs running north via. Fourteenth street passing the 

;ate Department, The Street cars of the Metropolitan 

lilroad run through the city north of Penn. Ave. from 

e Capitol to 17th street west passing several of the 

iblic buildings. 

THE CAPITOL. 
The Capitol building covers an area of about four 






Directory. 

'art I.— Location of the City, Description of the Capl- 
, Congressional Library, United States Supreme Court 
om, House of Representatives, Senate Chamber, Court 
Claims Room, Statue of Washington, United States 
ist Survey Office, Botanical Gardens. 
•art II.— City Hall, Lincoln Monument, Jail, Odd Fei- 
ns' Hall, Post Office Department and City Post Office, 
,sonic Temple and Hall, Building of the Young Men's 
ristian Association and Lincoln Hall, Surgeon Gen- 
ii's Office, state Department, Interior Department 
I Patent office lying north west from the Capitol 
art III.— Treasury Department, President's House, 
tue of Jackson, Corcoran Art Building, War Depart- 
nt. Navy Department, Winder's Building, Statue of 
shington, United States Observatory— lying west from, 
Capitol. 

art IV.— Washington Monument, Agricultural Build- 
• Smithsonian Institute, Armory, Arsenal— lying south- 
t from the Capitol. 
lrt V.— Navy Yard, Alms House, Congressional Ceme- 

, Government Asylum for the Insane, Government 
uting Office, Deaf and Dumb Asylum. Military Asy- 
j and Cemetery. Howard University. 
Jlrt VI.— Charitable Institutions, Churches, Police and 
U Departments, Journals, &c. 

rt VI I. -Georgetown, Great Falls, Little Falls, Watex 
1 ks, Arlington Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Railroads, 
Jimboats, &c. 

rt VIII.— Notes of Interest, Advertisements, Pro- 

ime of the Carnival— 20th and 21st of February. 



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